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Online spreadsheet making tool that helps in creating, editing & sharing spreadsheets in real-time through any PC, mobile or tablet.

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Pros:

Even greater is that since a sheet file can be uploaded in Google Cloud, then sharing the file and having the file available for all tech supports across the university.

Cons:

I hate that there is no customer support really when you are having an issue and you have to go to the forums.

Google Sheets ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.4
Features
4.4
Value for Money
4.8

Likelihood to recommend

9.1/ 10

Google Sheets has an overall rating of 4.7 out 5 stars based on 13,125 user reviews on Capterra.

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Ailton
Ailton
student in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Higher Education, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Its easy,its simple

4.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: Been positive and i see it as a go to tool for a lot of my assignments ,its a perfect replacement for excel for example

Pros:

ease of use ,simple features like collaboration,automation a bit like excel .

Cons:

The display is old fashioned ,the charts and all are dated and look poor when compared to other softwares available on the market

Jeremy
Animator in US
Entertainment, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Sheets is a Program for Daily use

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: I use Google Sheets for a lot. Calendars, Budgeting, Math problems, Planning and lists, etc. It is a daily part of my work.

Pros:

The software is free and handles most features that Excel performs.

Cons:

The presentation can be frustrating and doesn't allow for simple editing. A dark theme would go a long way.

Antoine
Antoine
Industrial Coordinator in Germany
Verified LinkedIn User
Airlines/Aviation, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Google sheet features

3.0 6 days ago New

Comments: I was using it for dealing with HW change in the industry where Iyqs yorking yhen I needed to deal with multiple teams, it was not easy to set up but worked well after it. It was sometimes slow and even more when I was trying to add dynamic cross tables. At least everyone could work on it at the same time with the possibility to see very easily and quickly what is being done by who and with notification of the added lines/features by your team.

Pros:

It is a lot more easier at first to use this if our company is under google emails and so for the teamwork and data sharing. Furthermore you can easily restric areas and it is quickly handled.

Cons:

We all know excel and this is not exactly the same names/functions, it is so making it harder and takes more time to do the same things as in excel. We have to compare it, this is a bit mandatory. FUrthermore, when you have a bad connection, it becomes much more slower and almost impossible to deal with it.

Caryss
Client Development Executive in UK
Marketing & Advertising, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Sheets Review

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Really good, I like using Google sheets and I am confident when using Google sheets as I know it is very good and reliable when it comes to a number of formulas that I need to add up. It is also very fast and secure.

Pros:

Easy tool to use, adds up formulas for you itself. Really good and advanced features. Nice and quick, saves automatically. Amazing when creating tables and forumulas.

Cons:

One thing I don't like about Google sheets is there is no spell check, for someone who inputs a lot of data in to Google sheets and is typically a fast typer, spell check would be amazing to have. Cloud based so always has to have internet

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great Product for people with minimal needs

4.0 2 weeks ago New

Pros:

Simple and easy to use, cloud sync lets us access the files from anywhere, can share files with colleagues and live editing can be done, really helpful as it is used in integrations like google forms where it directly transfers the form data into a sheet, like other google apps, sheets also has collaborative feature which is really helpful, be it personal or professional tasks.

Cons:

No Spell Check, no charts and formulas are a bit hard to implement, during large datasets, processing takes time, obviously a bit slower as it is cloud implemented and not offline like Ms Excel or other software

Crystal
Small Business Owner in US
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Google Sheets for the win!

5.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: Overall, I really enjoy the ease of use of Google Sheets. It saves my team so much time and eliminates the need to constantly save different versions of what we've been working on. It has a low learning curve and can be shared when working on the same project. Highly recommended for all teams of any size.

Pros:

Google Sheets takes excel to the next level. This tool is much better to use than emailing an excel sheet back and forth. Updates are viewed in real time and easy to track. My team and I can work in the same google sheet simultaneously and view changes in real time. We can collaborate quickly and easily on a project together. All of the features are similar, if not the same, as the excel spreadsheet on a local device. My team and I can use the data analysis features, as well as formulas and functions just like we've previously done in excel.

Cons:

Currently, there isn't anything that I dislike about Google Sheets.

Julia
Dance Teacher and Choreographer in Canada
Recreational Facilities & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great for creating and managing invoices

4.0 last month New

Comments: It has been great for managing my invoice and setting up a template that I can edit each time I need to submit a new invoice.

Pros:

I love the auto save function as I don't have to worry about losing my work.

Cons:

I often need to add more rows above or below something and it has to be done one by one instead of adding a bunch at a time.

Lukas
Owner in Germany
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great online spreadsheet tool

5.0 last month New

Pros:

It's easy to use and all online, love it! Also the new AI functionality is great.

Cons:

Can't really think much. It's a bit difficult to edit the sheet on mobile sometimes.

Garofi
Sales Representative in Bolivia
Retail, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Sheets is great for cloud document management

5.0 3 days ago New

Pros:

Google Sheets provides a strong set of features that makes document management easy.

Cons:

Google Sheets can provide a better experience at local.

Spencer
Project Management in US
Research, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Fantastic free tool

5.0 2 months ago New

Pros:

It is just like Excel but free. Very intuitive.

Cons:

Nothing, Google sheets has been a fantastic tool.

Mike
Global SEO Lead in US
Financial Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Shareability and control makes Sheets stand apart from others

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Whether my files are for an organization or for personal life, the shareability and control over access is the greatest feature Sheets has. I even have my parents using it! and it's free so it's a no-brainer to use for everything. Most of the foundational elements of a spreadsheet are there but being able to work in collaboration with others is such a game-changer from the old Excel days. I know it's simple but the value is immense.

Pros:

I love how shareable the files are. The control it provides over accessibility such as edit and read access, for your org colleagues, or per individual - is excellent. and don't forget about the file versions in case you need to go back to an earlier version.

Cons:

It's different from Excel and that has taken some time to get used to. I often find myself hopping over to Google to find a certain formula or to figure out how to find a certain feature - though I did recently find out that many of the same hot keys work on Sheets as they do with Excel.

jacob
jacob
Territory Development Executive in Nigeria
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Data management and collaboration in Google Sheet

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall, my experience with Google Sheets has been highly positive. The intuitive interface, real-time collaboration, and versatile functionalities for data analysis make it a valuable tool. While occasional performance issues with large datasets exist, the collaborative features significantly outweigh any drawbacks, enhancing efficiency in various tasks

Pros:

The real-time collaboration feature is a standout aspect of Google Sheets. It's incredibly convenient to work simultaneously with others, making teamwork seamless and boosting productivity.

Cons:

At times, handling very large datasets in Google Sheets can lead to performance lags or slow loading times, especially when using complex formulas or extensive data manipulations.

James
Media Specialist in US
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Sheets - An Essential Tool

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: Google Sheets has been an incredible tool for our organization. Especially through the pandemic quarantine, it enabled us to provide data entry options to staff who no longer had access to our intranet. In addition, it was able to create good looking reports from that data, aided by features like Conditional Formatting.

Pros:

I love Google Sheets for the ease of use, excellent collaboration tools, and for all of the readily available resources and documentation out there.

Cons:

Sometimes, when you have a larger spreadsheet, and multiple people accessing it, you can get some serious slow downs.

Reema
Associate Director in US
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A Million Times Better Than Excel

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: Read above. I adore google sheets. It's the best program I have ever used.

Pros:

Google sheets is better at collaboration and sharing, is a lot more user friendly, and is more intuitive than Excel has ever been or will be for the foreseeable future. The last time I tried to use the shoddy online sharing version of Microsoft, it made you reload the spreadsheet a number of times if more than one person was using it, which led to a ton of hassle and lost work. That has NEVER happened with google sheets. Google has all the functionality and formulas that excel has, but cell sizing, customization, collaboration, and user interface are all exceptionally better. Additionally, you can reference cells from other sheets in real time, and run code to automatically create docs and pdfs with Apps Script. Graphing is better and more intuitive than excel. Conditional formatting is easier to apply and manage. Data sorting is easier. Mail Merge makes emailing leads and customers a breeze. Just everything is better, and it's a fraction of the cost, if not just straight free.

Cons:

I literally can't think of anything. I use it every day, and they are constantly coming up with new additions to compare to any functions excel has that they don't yet.

Susan
Digital Marketer in US
Marketing & Advertising, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Highly recommend!

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: I use Google Sheets every day. It helps to keep me organized. I use it for my social media content calendar, to track expenses, I also use it for sales data.

Pros:

I LOVE using Google Sheets. It's such an easy way to set up databases and the ability to instantly share with other team members is crucial. I like that we can be in the document at the same time.

Cons:

There isn't anything that I've come across so far that I do not like about Google Sheets.

BILVIKA
student in India
Education Management, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

A Powerful Tool for Collaboration and Data Management

4.0 4 months ago

Comments: My overall experience with Google Sheets has been positive. Its collaborative features and ease of access make it a preferred choice for many projects. While it has some limitations with larger datasets, the advantages outweigh the drawbacks, especially for team-oriented tasks.

Pros:

Google Sheets is highly accessible and allows for real-time collaboration, making it easy for teams to work together. The integration with other Google Workspace tools enhances productivity, and the ability to easily share and comment on documents is invaluable.

Cons:

Sometimes, Google Sheets can be slower with larger datasets, and the formula capabilities, while robust, can feel limited compared to desktop alternatives like Excel for complex data analysis.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Forget about Microsoft Excel

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: Perfect, I use sheets in so many different ways for so many different workflows that it is even difficult to summarize.

Pros:

I like how easy it is to not only use it as a spreadsheet, but also integrate with any Google Suite product, or even use it as a full-fledged app with an embedded script

Cons:

Could use some of the more advanced tools excel has, such as using VBA scripts

Luis
Luis
Cofounder CTO in Spain
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Completly replaces the need for offline spreadsheet editors

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: Sheets is my daily driver. Most of my daily task are done using it and it is amazing how much you can do with it.

Pros:

Ease of use, share and store all your data everywhere.

Cons:

Sometimes the import process can be a little be cumbersome.

Guy
Guy
Director in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Health, Wellness & Fitness, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great collaboration tool to collate and share data

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: Really useful for dropping data into, and checking/editing on the fly from mobile, sharing results or sheets with colleagues

Pros:

Editing with collaborators and sharing results, even at the same moment. We also import Google Forms data and integrate with Zapier to create docs and pdfs,

Cons:

Every now and then, there's something you can do in excel that sheets won't do, but this happens way less often now. Lots of new functionality

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Simplified data visualization

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Google Sheets is something we use on a daily basis from very basic to more complex tasks
It's so simple that we don't need to use resources to teach new teammates how to use it

Pros:

Accessibility, anyone with a Google account can use it Very powerful formulas and the extensions are excellent as well There is no learning curve so anyone can use it right away

Cons:

The API is very complicated and it's difficult to connect with third parties for that reason

shivani
shivani
Graduate student in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Biotechnology, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Storing data within google sheets and cross integration with external tools

4.0 11 months ago

Comments: My overall experience with collaboration and creating and accessing metadata has been great.

Pros:

The sophistication that is allowed with not only storing data but also organizing and calling it outside of the sheets is the best feature. This is harder to do with other products in the same category.

Cons:

The compatibility of Google Sheets and Dropbox is not excellent, which often poses issues when creating a sheet within Dropbox. This is problematic, especially with the storage limitation within Google. If there is storage on Dropbox, it's hard to create a Google sheet within Dropbox. This has multiple crash issues as well.

Daniel Prince
CEO in Cameroon
Computer & Network Security, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Empowering Productivity and Collaboration: The Role of Google Sheets in Data Management and Analysis

5.0 last year

Comments: is very good as of now, use it everyday to upload my companies daily data

Pros:

The Fact that i can use it from anywhere in world and connect multiple persons at once

Cons:

working Offline sometime is difficult so my internet needs to be fast

Dean
Regional Sales Manager in UK
Supermarkets, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Sheets

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: Google Sheets is an easy to manage spreadsheet app. Working with other in the same time is possible with neat sharing options of a viewer or contributor. Also there are available phone apps for Android and iOS witch makes Google Sheets more accessible.

Pros:

I consider Google Sheets the ultimate spreadsheet app (at least from what i used until now). I really like it because it works very good and is really fast even with large amounts of data. Another great feature I really like is that the spreadsheet is stored securely in Google Drive and can be accessed from any device, this also makes sharing possible.

Cons:

There are no cons for Google Sheets from my side.

Chris
Account Manager in UK
Insurance, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Sheets

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Moving to Google Sheets was a great decision, it feels more easy to work with and is faster than Excel. Sharing features and hosting it on Google servers are some important features that are worth mentioning.

Pros:

In my opinion, Google Sheets is the best sheet app on the market. The main reason I use Google Sheets is that is an online app, stored in Google account and accessible from any device. When it comes to sharing and collaboration Google Sheets is flawless.

Cons:

If you are used to Excel not all formulas are the same.

Margaret
Data Management in US
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Oh Sheets. 💃

5.0 last year

Comments: I have tried many Spreadsheet apps for use on computer and phone -- being able to use Sheets on both is seamless. I use Sheets in my phone more than PC - Invaluable.

Pros:

Being able to use Sheets with my phone has been a life changer.

Cons:

Sheets can be a little glitchy/ laggy with too many tabs open.